Tdiz Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Just trying to maintain a positive attitude about getting a ticket three years running and ticking of the days till the big T day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 re programmed my Sat Nav today. It was a bit out this year and wrong in 2011 ! Feel much better for doing it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pentura Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I'm going to have to start my campaign of convincing my mates to go, it's frustrating because I know just how much they'd all absolutely love it. I just need to get them to stop wussing about and commit for the week! Exactly the same here. Had a gang of my mates wanting to go since I've started going but none of them are arsed to try get tickets! Definitely getting the finger out for next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Why try and convince mates to go ? If they do not enjoy it then you will get no end of hassle from it. Tell em when ticket day and leave it at that. You will be carrying their tents and beer next ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pentura Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Why try and convince mates to go ? If they do not enjoy it then you will get no end of hassle from it. Tell em when ticket day and leave it at that. You will be carrying their tents and beer next ! They've never gone before but have shown keen interest from what I've told 'em. They want to go and I know they'll love it once they do. And if they expected me to carry their tent and booze, well......it'll be left in Ireland for them to collect while I'm on site with my own tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Next year will be my first glastonbury and so I'm wondering how easy it is to get tickets. Everyone speaks of the day tickets go on sale with horror but are the tickets actually as hard to get as many claim they are? Surely if you are on the website at the time the tickets are released then there isnt a problem? Just wondering if I'm right in thinking this as I would hate to miss out on tickets on my first attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abster Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Kinda booked the week of work today.... Was informed I'm not allowed to book that far ahead but it's been penciled in... Also trying to persuade America friends to come and my old Glasto friend... Just need a babysitter for a 2 year old.... :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Next year will be my first glastonbury and so I'm wondering how easy it is to get tickets. Everyone speaks of the day tickets go on sale with horror but are the tickets actually as hard to get as many claim they are? Surely if you are on the website at the time the tickets are released then there isnt a problem? Just wondering if I'm right in thinking this as I would hate to miss out on tickets on my first attempt. Getting ON the website is the main issue. You'll be there at 8-50 and the website will likely already be absolutely swamped. Press f5 a zillion times - and that's not really much of an exaggeration - and you MIGHT get the ticket page load up - or it might load up with SOLD OUT after about 90 minutes. It's not easy to get em, but with preparation and persistence, you can maximise your chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellly Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Mfffh. My selfish Mum has placed her birthday in the middle of Glastonbury next year. And I can't sack it off like normal, cos she's turning 60! So 2016 is my next festival. Ho hum I have this every year as my mums birthday is during glastonbury and for her 50th last year I had to make a choice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyDunlop Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Surely if you are on the website at the time the tickets are released then there isnt a problem? Just you wait!!!! T-Day is the day that gives you nightmares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abster Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I have this every year as my mums birthday is during glastonbury and for her 50th last year I had to make a choice.... I had my cousin wedding this year on the sat.... Glasto won, my excuse was I brought tickets before I knew of the wedding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 It's not easy to get em, but with preparation and persistence, you can maximise your chances. and what preparation would you recommend? I'm perfectly willing to persist for as long as it takes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaseen Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I spent a long time explaining the ticket registration and TDAY process to several colleagues who want to go next year. I don't know if convincing Glasto Virgins that they HAVE to go hurts or hinders my chances on TDay. Perhaps my helping them will increase my chances of getting a ticket because if they get through they will get me one. On the other hand, that's more people flooding the system. Also researched hiring of camper vans. Have never done a camper van but thinking of it for next year. Will head over to the camper van threads now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 (edited) Next year will be my first glastonbury and so I'm wondering how easy it is to get tickets. Everyone speaks of the day tickets go on sale with horror but are the tickets actually as hard to get as many claim they are? Surely if you are on the website at the time the tickets are released then there isnt a problem? Just wondering if I'm right in thinking this as I would hate to miss out on tickets on my first attempt. It's a fucking nightmare, dude. Persistence is only half the story; luck is the rest. I missed out for the first time in six years last October and was gutted. Got em in the resale eventually but, yeah... Don't underestimate it. Anyway, I came in here to say these threads always put that M People song in my head so thanks for that. Also, I've done nothing to prepare for 2015 because it's ages away you mentals. Edited July 9, 2014 by Zoo Music Girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 It's a fucking nightmare, dude. Persistence is only half the story; luck is the rest. I missed out for the first time in six years last October and was gutted. Got em in the resale eventually but, yeah... Don't underestimate it. Anyway, I came in here to say these threads always put that M People song in my head so thanks for that. Also, I've done nothing to prepare for 2015 because it's ages away you mentals. and I can only imagine that resale is even worse! A mate of mine got lucky this year and managed to get himself a ticket in the resale and said it was more stressful than A Level Results day. Hopefully it won't come to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Wow - amazing! Where in Australia are you headed for? Either Melbourne or, ideally, Adelaide. It's still up in the air really. I have a chance at a transfer with my current job but I'm aiming to save enough to be ok regardless. Scary times but what's a good life if it doesn't involve a middle finger to your comfort zone and a risk with the potentially amazing payoff? My family still live locally to the site so I'd visit (use) them first for a quick taxi to the drop off on Wednesday morning like I did this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsonjack Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I don't suppose you are in desperate need for tickets to watch The Crankies in pantomime this Christmas? Only I know somebody on the inside who can get tickets and thought we might be able to do a deal. What do you think I am? Some sort of pervert? Outrageous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verrymerry Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 T day is easily the most stressful event of my year! I'll be trying not to think about it until that week so I don't constantly feel ill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 What do you think I am? Some sort of pervert? Outrageous. OK, OK, I see where you are coming from - let's scratch The Crankies. What about Paul Daniels? I can get you into his dressing room for a chat if you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**claire** Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Either Melbourne or, ideally, Adelaide. It's still up in the air really. I have a chance at a transfer with my current job but I'm aiming to save enough to be ok regardless. Scary times but what's a good life if it doesn't involve a middle finger to your comfort zone and a risk with the potentially amazing payoff? My family still live locally to the site so I'd visit (use) them first for a quick taxi to the drop off on Wednesday morning like I did this year. I couldn't agree more! Good on you for going for it, I wish I'd done it when I was younger & not tied down to a mortgage & other such crap! Not been to Adelaide but loved Melbourne (& Sydney!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alframsey Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I have started saving for next year, 10 quid a week and I will be sorted for spending money there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubblecup Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I booked my annual leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I spent a long time explaining the ticket registration and TDAY process to several colleagues who want to go next year. I don't know if convincing Glasto Virgins that they HAVE to go hurts or hinders my chances on TDay. Perhaps my helping them will increase my chances of getting a ticket because if they get through they will get me one. On the other hand, that's more people flooding the system. Also researched hiring of camper vans. Have never done a camper van but thinking of it for next year. Will head over to the camper van threads now. My first two years at Glasto were in a mates 1970's VW Camper Van , but I did not enjoy it so decided to camp and have done so for the last 10. Obviously being in the camper van field will suit some people , but you are outside of the main site and you have the walk in and out every time I guess what annoyed me was being told that we would nip back to the van for a coffee , smoke and put feet up for a bit before heading back in , only to find out that the inevitable would be an early ish night. It got to the point where I did not bother going back and just stopped out. I have friends who are in the CV field every year and it suits them, but I would always camp "smell the fear" as they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTom Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 It's a case of convincing them that 5 days at Glastonbury is a better holiday than 7 days in Magaluf or something. What can I say to them? 2 or 3 are convinced, but I dunno about the rest yet. Don't Magaluf is much better, they will have a much better time in Magaluf. Can you all please stop recruiting newbies, I'd like to return thanks despite it being really really terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Music Girl Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I don't know how you dare! You what, mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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